Child/Adolescent Psychologist

Treats clients/patients with Mental Disorders by selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; studying medical, emotional, and social histories; interviewing, observing, and interacting with clients; diagnosing disorders; establishing treatment goals and approaches; applying psychological therapies; monitoring development; evaluating and adjusting treatments.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

-Creates protocol for emergency situations and educates family and staff on mental and learning disorders.

-Develops interview techniques, rating scales, tests, surveys,to assess skills, abilities, and interests as aids in selection, placement, and promotion

-Performs psychological assessment with accurate diagnostic impressions.

-Protects the value of healthcare organizations by keeping information confidential and cautioning others regarding potential breaches.

-Assists patients with reaching their treatment goals.

-Assists in mental health crisis situations.

-Prepares patient progress reports and completion notices.

-Attend weekly staff meetings to receive a consultation and connect with other team members.

-Performs other duties as assigned

-Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Doctor of Psychology Clinical Psychology required

or

Doctor of Psychology Child Psychology required

Pay range listed for full time. Part time pay prorated.

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.